Hi everyone, Katie here.
He's out. Waffles Too has officially come out of the kitten room. After our supervised Meet-and-Greet I wrote of yesterday, Glogirly & Gloman decided (without my consultation I might add) they saw no reason Waffles Too and I couldn't spend the day together with the run of the townhouse ...under their watchful eyes.
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| Waffles Too THINKS he can stalk me. |
For the most part we kept our distance. But when Waffles Too approached, and crossed that sacred line, I countered with a well articulated hiss.
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| The Money Shot: "Tell Me How You REALLY Feel" |
Only once did the pea eyed monster return fire. He caught on quickly though and began to walk around me, maintaining a 24" no fly zone.
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| Stand Off at the OK Wand Toy |
Toys. Can you say *AWKWARD?* To Waffles, the world is his toy. This includes all of MY toys. Sometimes the lure of the wand toy causes him to cross the no-fly zone, thus resulting in another hiss exchange. Waffles doesn't let it get him down though. He doesn't cower into a corner or run for cover. He just hops away and moves on to the next shiny object. He's got chutzpah and the attention span of a gnat.
Glogirly is home much of the time now, so she's been able to watch Waffles and make sure he doesn't blatantly screw up. When she leaves to get groceries or go to the gym, she puts Waffles back in the Kitten Room. She also puts him back at bedtime. She probably wants to make sure the little monster doesn't attack me in my sleep. For that, I am grateful.
For the most part, this kitten invasion has been turbulence free. The seat belt sign is off and we are now free to walk about the townhouse.
But Waffles, be careful where you step.
Hisssssssss, oh my!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will both be getting along just fine and sleeping together soon.
Remarkable restraint!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to train them to take the rap, but with such a sweet face he will beat any charge. This can be useful!
~Vicat
These are wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteI like how Waffles appears to be licking at the toy and giving you a look like, "What?"
And the double-hiss photo. Whew.
Waffles seems like a confident kitty. But, not TOO confident.
He better let you eat ALL the salmon when it comes out. He acts up, you let me know. We'll lock him and Hammy in a room together (worst punishment for both of them)
ReplyDeleteDouble hiss! Wow, what a shot!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you two are on your way to peaceful coexistance? I hope hope hope!
Our offer still stands to send Princeton out to wear him down!
ReplyDeleteHmmm!!! We wonder how long it'll be before we see Waffles Too in handcuffs?!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that pipsqueak had the cajones to hiss back! Well, if he DOES have cajones, he won't have them for much longer anyway.
ReplyDeleteKatie, you have shown Waffles who is BOSS and that is important. But we are really glad the seatbelt sign is off and that things are going so well. It will be fun for you to have him around. Keep a girl young!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant update and glad it is all going to plan. No fly zone! BOL funny. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
The pictures are really great. Someone has a future in wildlife photography! I think the double hiss was the money shot. Around here Mistletoe still hisses at us boys when we cross the line, but we can all co-exist as long as I, Hitch, don't chase her. Then the ruckus really starts! For some reason I just can't help giving chase when she gives me that, don't come near me, look. But is you're going to live with cats you have to expect we'll act like cats! Meow! Ha!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone's doing well at casa Glo.
Purrs to you!
Mistletoe & Hitch
Next it will be the communal grooming shot Ahhhhhhh! So sweet xx
ReplyDeleteThere's something about those little redheaded kittens that makes them have no fear. Newton was like that, too. Wait until you wake up one day and find him curled up with you when you didn't mean to cuddle with him! (We can't wait to see that picture next) Those kittens are sooo sneaky.
ReplyDeleteKatie just look at it this way Waffles Too makes the purrfect scape goat. Glogirly's favorite whatever gets knocked off, well it's obvious Waffles did it.
ReplyDeleteYou know, Katie, that YOU were once the size of Waffles Too and probably were just like him. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, we're glad for a good update...Seems the integration is going well.
And it's absolutely correct that he will be your scapegoat. LOL.
Oh my! Katie what big teeth you have!!! We heard that hiss all the way over here!
ReplyDeleteLOL @ Pasha's comment! Katie, I can loan you those cuffs if you want.
ReplyDeleteOfficer Wally
This is the encounter I've been waiting for!
ReplyDeleteKatie, I don't think Glogirly locks up Waffles Too for concern about what he might do to you...considering your recent comments to him.
Isn't this interesting... Gloman started all of this, years ago, and wasn't even a "cat guy," now look what happened!! There are two of you!! Hmmm.... you only have to get six more to catch up to us! Are you game?
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteDeb is right: the more the merrier as long as they're not in MY condo. HAH! Seriously, is this W2 paying off the photographer. In 60% of those photos you were just a blur in the background or foreground. You should be the cat in focus or they need a wider lens. Anyway, try to ignore the interloper and get your beauty sleep just in case they want to take YOUR picture.
ReplyDeleteThe under the table shot is priceless
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
This makes me miss having a kitten! Katie - AJee is in your corner! Waffles - Marlin understands what it's like being the new cat in the house & has your back! Happy hissing (until you bond, that is)! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell Katie at least the little tyke seems to be a quick study! And he gets "hiss cues"!
ReplyDeleteHe'll learn .....
PURRS!
Selina
A whole day together, huh? That's a long time. A long time in kitty hours and peep hours. But you kind of have to admit... the little guy is pretty cute. Don't ya think? purrs
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget that christmas is coming so you both need to be good!
ReplyDeleteMaxwell: WAFFLES, DOOD! Put'er there! *raises paw*
ReplyDeleteFaRADaY: Welcome to the Bratty Little Brothers Club! YESSS!
Whap him NOW! While he is small! That way when he gets big, he will still fear the power of the Big Sister!
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Nellie
OMG I am rolling!! Next to your adoption series, this is THE BEST!! Your translation of what Katie is thinking is pure genius.....(this needs to be a BOOK!)
ReplyDeleteThe expression on Katie's face in the first photo and the barely discernible raising of one of her paws is priceless.
Her hovering by the chair leg watching Waffles Too play..
I was thinking though, what about having Waffles play with something that isn't Katie's?
This is just wonderful!
We think "gnat" is rather generous of you, Katie.
ReplyDeleteWell Miss Katie it looks like Waffles Too gave back a hiss. We have been hearing that little hissing at our place too. Youngsters...sheesh!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad to hear your intro went so well :)
ReplyDeleteYou two will be great friends and sleepin' buddies in no time!
I am very much impressed with how you've handled the arrival of Waffles Too, Katie! Believes me when I say that our resident diva -- Queen Abby -- was not nearly so nice when we brought Smudge home. In fact, she STILL likes to bonk him on the head sometimes and he's been living here since APRIL! Yeesh!
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Mayzie
OMC - the cute monster (errrr. I mean) the monster is out! GASP. Katie, I'm amazed you are still alive! I've heard those thigns called kittens run on high voltage all day and are the Energizer Battery and never wear out! I'm coming to rescue you. (M is laughing, can you imagine that she has the nerve to take the monster's side!)
ReplyDeletedeer mommy katie;
ReplyDeleteeye canna help but bee buzzard up...knot onlee am eye reeely glad ta get outta jail; but eye also am happee ta see ewe tho eye am kinda wunderin what happened ta dad...
did ewe get a dee vorce....
anymew...thanx mew for all de kewl toys and eye am sorree eye eated 36 pounds oh nip in one settin sew like eye noe eye wont bee a bull ta sit still for a few
and anyway..thanx for bein a grate mommy N dont forget
itz babeez furst Christmas !!!
love; yur son waffles II
Wow. You're getting off easy. When my fursibs came there were two of them at once and no introduction period. We just got thrown in together!
ReplyDeleteMake sure you lay down the law to Waffles Too and that he knows you're the boss. If you train him up right from the start he'll be a lot less trouble later.
OOohh. Free Animal Planet 24/7! Live from the Townhouse.... it's Katie and her crazy sib Waffles!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Clyde took one look at that toy and we are now fighting him off the keyboard. We have that same one but it must be kept under lock and key. Clyde drags it around the house and since it's wire That Woman gets really nervous. No accidental garrouting!
ReplyDeleteThe hissy shot is the best. It will be all that much sweeter when in a few months the mutual head grooming and spooning occurs.
xoxo
Ms. Stella O'Houligan
What great pictures and commentary! Just think, Katie, you don't have to worry the next time you get "ACCUSED." Just say that Waffles Too did it. MOL!
ReplyDeleteMum has been very remis in visiting my friends and wow look what we missed.. Adorable, gorgeous and mum is in love with that little ginger bundle.. Glad there is a truce and all is well. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteWow, the little guy hissed back? He's got nerve and courage! And our Mom thinks the cutest face ever! Purrs...from your friends at Colehauscats.com
ReplyDeleteHow dared the little bratt hiss back at you Katie ??!!
ReplyDeleteI´m truelly CHOCKED !
Glad to hear that Glogirly is looking him up in the kitten room when it´s time for bed :)
Precious Katie, we think you and adorable Waffles will soon be best of friends...It's always fun to have a "partner in crime" you know :) and of course, when there is more than one of you, your parents will never know who to blame!!hehe...Happy weekend, sweet friends...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki
ReplyDeleteJust don't tell Waffles that he's a tiny kitten... he doesn't seem to realize it.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures- packed with drama and tension!
Pets and kisses to Katie. She's doing very well.
xxoo
Maggie
You are showing admirable constraint considering he hissed back at you.
ReplyDeleteI think SOMEONE needs to school him about why it is NOT OK to hiss at his Betters. Heh heh.
ReplyDeleteThe Human thinks he is pretty squee-worthy and says he can hiss at her anytime.
XOXOXO my Patient Darling
We're pretty amazed at how fast Raz can go too. Waffles Too is going to be a great little bro for you. He'll be able to learn a lot from you!!
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Well Katie, ya sure done good! And Waffles Too sure done kitten!
ReplyDeleteWow! You kitties both behaved very well! Kittens are so fun with their heads full of fluff (at least for the humans). We figured Glogirly was spending lots of time with WT cause she hasn't been around much. Who can blame her!
ReplyDeleteWaffles you make our hearts melt like maple butter you are so darn cute...
ReplyDeleteKatie, it looks as though you will soon have a new best friend and snuggle partner. Sweet!
the critters in the cottage xo
I'm so happy to hear things are going so well.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Waffles Too has some respect. You'll soon whip him into shape. And yes, wonderful photos! Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs.
ReplyDeleteYou and Waffles Too are both showing great restraint - more than I can say for Louie and me, Skootch. Louie bothered poor me so much that we had to get ANOTHER kitten for Louie to play with. Now there are 2 EVIL KITTENS in the house!! The only good thing about that is they tend to ignore me and beat up each other instead.
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